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Hernando County, FL: growth, migration and housing
Hernando County has 221,701 residents, up 13.3% since 2020 (+1.9% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 8,380 households moved in and 6,088 moved out (+2,292 net), bringing in a net $210.0M of income. Median household income is $66,058, the median home $276,000 and median rent $1,298 a month.
In Florida: 18th of 67 counties for 5-year population growth · 16th of 67 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 36th of 67 counties for median household income · 34th of 67 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Hernando County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Pasco County, FL | 2,001 | $113.0M |
| Hillsborough County, FL | 1,318 | $75.5M |
| Pinellas County, FL | 576 | $37.6M |
| Citrus County, FL | 236 | $11.8M |
| Miami-Dade County, FL | 130 | $6.4M |
| Polk County, FL | 111 | $6.0M |
| Orange County, FL | 108 | $6.7M |
| Sumter County, FL | 83 | $4.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Hernando County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Pasco County, FL | 1,249 | $59.7M |
| Hillsborough County, FL | 590 | $25.7M |
| Citrus County, FL | 426 | $22.8M |
| Pinellas County, FL | 258 | $13.6M |
| Sumter County, FL | 119 | $6.1M |
| Marion County, FL | 114 | $5.8M |
| Polk County, FL | 102 | $6.0M |
| Orange County, FL | 95 | $3.6M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.